Pasta Verde Food

PASTA VERDE

Steps:

• In a medium bowl whisk together mustard and vinegar. While whisking, slowly drizzle in 1/4 cup oil until emulsified. Season with salt and pepper. Set aside. Cook pasta in a large pot of boiling salted water until al dente according to package instructions, about 8 minutes. Drain; return to pot. Set aside.
• Meanwhile, heat remaining 2 tablespoons oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onion; cook until just softened, about 4 minutes. Add zucchini; cook, stirring, until tender, about 4 minutes. Add snap peas and spinach; cook, stirring, until bright green, about 2 minutes. Remove from heat; stir in scallions and basil. Add to pasta along with vinaigrette; toss. Serve warm or at room temperature.

PASTA VERDE

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook spaghetti in the boiling water, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 12 minutes.
• Meanwhile, cook poblano peppers over a gas flame, turning periodically with tongs or a fork, until skin is charred on all sides, about 7 minutes. Seal peppers inside a plastic bag; allow peppers to steam as they cool, about 8 minutes. Remove and discard skins and seeds.
• Place peppers, sour cream, water, chopped cilantro, vegetable bouillon cubes, garlic, and black pepper in a blender; blend until creamy.
• Pour sauce into a large pot over low heat; bring to a boil. Drain spaghetti and add to the sauce. Simmer for 2 to 3 minutes. Top with Parmesan cheese and cilantro leaves.

PASTA VERDE

Steps:

• In large saucepan, cook orzo in salted water. Drain, reserving 1 1/4 cups water from cooked pasta.
• In large, deep nonstick skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add asparagus and cook, stirring occasionally, for 2 minutes. Add garlic and thyme, and cook 30 seconds more. Stir in peas, spinach, lemon peel, and reserved pasta cooking water. Increase heat to high, and bring to a boil. Stir in orzo, butter, and lemon juice. Transfer to serving bowl, and sprinkle with feta cheese and mint.

FETTUCCINE VERDE

Steps:

• Cook fettucine according to package directions; drain, keep warm.
• While pasta is cooking, melt the butter in a large skillet over medium high heat. Add the green onions and garlic. Cook, stirring occasionally for 2 minutes. Add the whipping cream and boil rapidly until slightly thickened.
• Add the hot pasta to the cream mixture, toss lightly. Add 1/2 cup of the cheese and mix until the noodles are evenly coated. Add another 1/2 cup of the parmesan and salt and pepper to taste; toss again. Sprinkle with remaining cheese atop and sprinkle with nutmeg just prior to serving.

PASTA ROSA VERDE

Steps:

• Cook pasta according to package directions.
• Heat oil over medium heat and saute onions and garlic until soft.
• Add tomatoes and heat until they start to release their liquid.
• Add the spinach and cook until just wilted, add the salt and pepper to taste and stir in.
• With a slotted spoon, scoop the sauce into a bowl, discarding any excess liquid.
• Serve over the pasta and top with toasted pine nuts and crumbled cheese to taste.
• Note: I thought this was pretty good with the gorgonzola but it's a little strong. It would be just as good with romano or parmesan.
• Enjoy!

SALSA VERDE (GREEN SAUCE)

Steps:

• Chop the herbs and garlic, mixing with 1 tsp sea salt, until very fine.
• Add the mustard and capers, and combine. Transfer the mixture to a bowl and stir in the olive oil.
• Add the vinegar, little by little, stirring and tasting as you go - trust your palate!

PASTA PRIMAVERA VERDE

Steps:

• Bring 4 quarts of water to a rolling boil and cook the pasta for 8 to 10 minutes, until al dente.
• Meanwhile, steam the broccoli and beans in a steaming basket set over 1 quart of simmering water for 4 to 6 minutes.
• Remove the broccoli and beans and set aside.
• Add the peas and asparagus to the steaming basket and steam for 3 to 4 minutes. Remove and set aside with the other vegetables. Reserve the steaming broth.
• Drain the pasta and return it to the pot. Add the vegetables, dill, garlic, scallions or green onions, pepper flakes, oil and 1/2 to 3/4 cup reserved steaming broth (omit broth if using pesto), and heat over medium heat for 1 to 2 minutes, stirring to coat thoroughly. Add pesto and baby clams, if desired.
• Season to taste with salt and pepper. Garnish with snipped fresh parsley and toasted pine nuts, and grated Parmesan cheese at the table.
• Serve immediately.

PASTA ROSA-VERDE

Steps:

• Cook pasta according to package directions, drain.
• Cover and keep warm.
• Meanwhile, cook onion and garlic in hot olive oil in a large frypan over medium heat till onion is tender.
• Add tomato, salt, black pepper and if desired crushed red pepper.
• Cook and stir over medium high heat about 2 minutes or till the tomatoes are warm and release some of their juices.
• Stir arugula, watercress, or spinach, and heat just till greens are wilted.
• To serve, divide pasta among individual serving bowls.
• Top with tomato mixture.
• Sprinkle with toasted pine nuts or almonds and the cheese.